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John Herndon 1783–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Aug 1783

Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 30 Aug 1847

Death Location: Marlboro, South Carolina, United States

Father: Benjamin Herndon

Mother: Nancy Newton

Spouse(s): Sarah Hitchcock

Children(s): John Herndon

The story of John Herndon began in 1783 in Henrico, Virginia, United States. In 1830, John Herndon resided in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA. John Herndon married Sarah Ann Hitchcock, and had children including John Phillip Herndon. John Herndon passed away in 1847 in Marlboro, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Herndon began in 1783 in Henrico, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, John Herndon resided in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
  • John Herndon married Sarah Ann Hitchcock, and had children including John Phillip Herndon.
  • John Herndon passed away in 1847 in Marlboro, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Herndon
1751–1814
Birth Location: Charlotte, Virginia, United States
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Nancy Newton
1763–1831
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Hitchcock
1801–1875
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

John Herndon
1819–1880
Birth Location: Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
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John Herndon's Ancestors

Self
John Herndon
1783–1847
Birth Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States
Parents
Benjamin Herndon
1751–1814
Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Nancy Newton
1763–1831
Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
David Herndon
1712–1795
King and Queen, Virginia, United States
Mary Lewis
1716–1806
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Giles (Newton) Sr.
1740–1807
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betty") Terrell
1736–1807
Caroline County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Herndon
1678–1758
Mary Waller
1674–1727
John Lewis
1702–1765
Mary Waller
1699–1781
Thomas Jr
1700–1757
Hannah Wilson
1702–1767
James Terrell
1707–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Herndon
1649–1722
Catherine Digges
1654–1729
John Waller
1645–1723
Mary Key
1648–1735
Colonel Lewis
1669–1725
Mary Walker
1677–1740
John Waller
1673–1753
Dorothy King
1673–1754
Thomas Sr
1674–1745
Record( Ward
1677–1746
Jeremiah Wilson
1665–1743
Hannah Beaman
1665–1743
William Terrell
1660–1743
Margaret Waters
1667–1725

John Herndon's Descendants

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John Herndon (30 Aug 1783–30 Aug 1847) m. Sarah (Ann) Hitchcock (1801–1875)
  1. 1. John (Phillip) Herndon 1819–1880 m. Elizabeth Stanton 1824–1880
    1. 1. Nicholas (James) Herndon 1852–1920 m. Martha (Jane) Bennett 1853–1926
      1. 1. Jess (B) Herndon 1879–1957 m. Mattie Adams 1886–1953
        1. 1. Marguerite (Elizabeth) Herndon 1922–2003 m. Richard (Ernest) Rudolph 1914–1969
        2. 2. Gordon (Marshall Herndon) Sr 1925–2015 m. Gloria (Tyler) Herndon –2018
        3. 3. Glenn (Adams) Herndon 1927–2020 m. Eunayne (Augusta) Puttkamer 1930–2011
        4. 4. Jessie (Dinkle) Herndon 1916–1999 m. Thomas (Terry Gaulden) Jr. 1918–1986
        5. 5. Ralph Herndon 1904–1988 m. Cora (M) Bryant 1913–
        6. 6. Julia (Myrtle) Herndon 1907–2005 m. John Thompson 1901–1981
        7. 7. Marcella Herndon 1911–2008 m. Clarence (Edward) Steele 1897–1976
        8. 8. Maude (Catherine) Herndon 1919–2000 m. Francis (Lee) McInnis 1919–1949 m. James Teal 1926–1972
      2. 2. Dolly (Jane) Herndon 1875–1950 m. Joseph Edens 1842–1918
      3. 3. Marge (Ree) Herndon 1877–1941 m. Braxton (Bowdy) Copeland 1876–1934
        1. 1. Jannie Copeland 1907–
        2. 2. Carlisle Copeland 1909–
        3. 3. Martha (F) Copeland 1910–
      4. 4. Mattie Herndon 1882–1955 m. Daniel (M) Turner 1878–1944
      5. 5. Mattie Herndon 1884–
      6. 6. Cora (Lee) Herndon 1885–1943 m. John (Robert) WEBSTER 1891–
        1. 1. John (Calvin) Webster 1911–1939
        2. 2. Rubie Webster 1909–
        3. 3. Martha Webster 1916–
        4. 4. Marrie Webster 1918–
        5. 5. Shelton Webster 1924–
      7. 7. Edwin (Jenkins) Herndon 1888–1960
      8. 8. Effie (Ellen) Herndon 1890–1975
      9. 9. Nellie (May) HERNDON 1895–
      10. 10. Grady (Patterson) Herndon 1897–1932
      11. 11. William (Evans) Herndon 1881–1943 m. Bessie (L.) Odom 1892–1966
        1. 1. Jack (Moore) Herndon 1917–1963
    2. 2. Thomas (B) Herndon 1847–1906
    3. 3. Charles Herndon 1849–1865
    4. 4. Polly (Ann) Herndon 1850–1914
    5. 5. Jackson (Stubbs) Herndon 1854–1915
    6. 6. Ebenezer Herndon 1856–1914
    7. 7. Lucy (Ann) Herndon 1859–1914
    8. 8. Jackson Herndon 1860–1956
    9. 9. John (W) Herndon 1862–1915 m. Octavia Odom 1870–1918
    10. 10. Robert Herndon 1865–1924 m. Kiturah ENGLISH 1869–1939
      1. 1. Whiteford (F.) Herndon 1887–1910
      2. 2. Milton (L) Herndon 1891–1968
      3. 3. Ina Herndon 1895–1980
    11. 11. Charlotte Herndon 1863–1925

John Herndon's Timeline

3 Records

1783
30 Aug 1783
Birth of John Herndon in Henrico, Virginia, United States
Henrico, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 47
John Herndon resided here in Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1847
30 Aug 1847
Age 64
Death of John Herndon in Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
Marlboro, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1783
    Event Place: Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Marlboro, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 171; Page: 71; Family History Library Film: 0022505

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1847
    Event Place: Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
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